In Our Prayers: We are praying for our St. Peter boards, committees and organizations. This week we will be praying for the St. Peter Altar Guild.

Devotion of the Week: One of our Keys to the Kingdom Bible verses that our students learn is from Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." We were reminded of this verse last Friday, when our St. Peter family learned that a parent of one of our students, Dawson Beyer, eighth grader, passed away. Mrs. Becky Blackledge was also the daughter of Pastor and Kathy Mundt. The sting of death is sin and because of our sinful condition, we have to live with the consequences of sin which is death. Even in the midst of sadness from the death of a loved one, we can find hope, comfort, and peace because of the free gift of God which is eternal life because of what Jesus has done for us. That is why you want your children in a Lutheran school. That is why we read and listen to God's Word. It points us to Christ who is our Cornerstone. It has been said that a parent's job is to make sure their child gets to heaven. Pastor and Kathy Mundt did their job as they brought Becky to the waters of baptism, as her faith was nurtured at home and at St. Peter, and as she died in the faith. May God continue to surround us with the peace and comfort of knowing that He is always with us, and that we will be with Him for eternity.

Funeral for Mrs. Becky Blackledge: The funeral for Becky will be tomorrow, Saturday at 11:00am with visitation from 9:30 until 11:00. Click here for her obituary.

Project-Based Learning: The Fifth and Sixth Graders have been reading their literature books and making connections to their stories. Cabins and cites are being constructed to illustrate Tuck Everlasting and The Sign of the Beaver. Collaboration, planning, and creativity are on maximum display!  

80's & 90's Spirit Day: It felt like we were back in the past today with our fourth grade spirit day. Bright clothes, crazy hair, vintage clothing (a 1999 St. Peter basketball shirt), a Ghostbuster, and even a "Walkman" were on full display. It was a great day to be in school!

America & Me Essay Contest Entry: Our 7th-8th graders were asked to write about someone in their life that has given them strength and encouragement during these ever-changing times in our history.  This week's essay is from Dawson Beyer, 8th grade. Several weeks ago, Dawson wrote about his mom, who passed away last Friday. We continue to keep Dawson in our prayers as he is comforted by the fact that his mom is now in heaven with Jesus our Savior.

Reverse Advent Calendar: A typical Advent calendar usually is a way to countdown to Christmas by taking an item off the calendar each day. If you would like to do a "reverse" Advent calendar to help support God's Helping Hands, click on the link below (a copy is also going home today with all students). Families that would like to participate are encouraged to add an item to a box daily starting on December 1. On December 18, our last day of school before Christmas break, bring your box to school and we will take all of the collected food to God’s Helping Hands of Hemlock.

Bussing Changes: If your child rides the Hemlock bus in the morning, afternoon, or both, please note these changes:

Holiday Market: Richland Township's Holiday Market is Friday, December 4 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the red barn at the township park. Wreath viewing and bidding will December 2 & 3 from 4:00-7:00pm at the barn. The wreath drawing will be at 6:30pm December 4.

Sunday Morning at 9:30am and

Thursday Evenings at 6:30pm